Engineer III – Transportation (Utilities)

HNTB Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of infrastructure! In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for executing utility engineering processes on complex highway projects. Collaborating closely with project managers and design teams, you will apply your engineering expertise to navigate challenges and ensure seamless integration of utility systems. This dynamic position offers the chance to mentor junior staff while contributing to vital infrastructure development. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and possess a strong engineering background, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in utility engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of NJDOT policies and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collection and cataloguing of utility as-built records.
• Prepare utility construction plans and specifications.

Skills

Utility Engineering

Conflict Analysis

Effective Communication

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Responsible for executing the NJDOT Utility Engineering process or similar process for other clients, on highway infrastructure capital projects. This position works closely with the Project Manager and coordinates with the design team, subconsultants, utility owner representatives and client personnel. Applies engineering techniques, procedures, design criteria and applicable utility industry standards to projects of varying sizes and complexity that are progressing through concept development, preliminary engineering, final design and construction phases. The position requires effective communication and documentation. May mentor, train and supervise junior engineering staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the process of collecting and cataloguing utility as-built records;
• Develop a utility base plan by compiling and reconciling multiple sources of information;
• Coordinate subsurface utility engineering (SUE) investigations;
• Perform conflict analysis of proposed designs on existing aerial and underground utility infrastructure;
• Perform calculations to support the identification of conflicts;
• Create and update a Conflict Identification matrix that complies with TRB best practices;
• Identify strategies to avoid utility relocations;
• Where relocations are unavoidable, prepare utility checklists and alternatives of accommodations;
• Meet with utility owner representatives and negotiate proposed relocations that lead to mutually agreeable relocation concepts by the owner, client and HNTB design team;
• Prepare utility construction plans for inclusion in the bid documents that depict all required relocation work to be performed by the client contractor and utility owners;
• Prepare specifications and quantity calculations for utility pay items;
• Prepare Utility Plans and client construction authorization documents;
• Obtain, review and approve utility owner provided cost estimates, COIs and other supporting documents as needed for utility reimbursement;
• Prepare utility risk assessment plans;
• Contribute utility related information into the construction schedule and risk register.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

• Working knowledge of utility owner systems including electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, pipelines and railroads;
• Working knowledge of the NJDOT Utility Accommodation Policy (N.J.A.C. 16:25);
• Understanding of applicable sections of the NJDOT Roadway Design Manual and Bridges and Structures Design Manual related to utility facilities;
• Familiarity with OSHA and NESC requirements;
• Experience in the use of MicroStation, ProjectWise and Bluebeam;
• Optimizing work processes by using knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement;
• Independently progresses the majority of designs and tasks required of the discipline;
• Exhibiting experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and MicroStation and/or AutoCad;
• Exhibiting a thorough understanding of the application related to engineering, geometric and algebraic principles;
• Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.

What We Prefer:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification;
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

Cherry Hill, NJ (Woodbury), Parsippany, NJ (Fairfield), Princeton, NJ

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-24740